Popular places to visit
Balyang Sanctuary
Explore the great outdoors at Balyang Sanctuary, a lovely green space in Geelong. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in this relaxing area.
You Yangs Regional Park
You can take time to visit You Yangs Regional Park during your travels to Geelong. Amble around the area's parks or visit its casinos.
The Carousel
Enjoy an outing to The Carousel during your stay in Geelong. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in the area.
Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure
If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Waterfront Precinct. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its shops.
Little Creatures Brewery
You can take time to visit Little Creatures Brewery during your travels to Geelong. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.
The Heights Heritage House and Garden
You can learn about the history of Geelong with a visit to The Heights Heritage House and Garden. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this relaxing area.
Things to do
Great Ocean Road Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne
Great Ocean Road 12 Apostles kangaroo, koala and chocolate tour
Torquay: 2 Hour Surf Experience on the Great Ocean Road
Australia’s Great Ocean Road: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Great Ocean Road Full-Day Sunset Eco Tour from Melbourne
Small-Group Great Ocean Road Classic Day Tour from Melbourne
Top hotels in Newtown
Kingsway Motel Geelong
Not bad
Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026
Rydges Geelong
Room was spotless and very comfortable bed. The downstairs dining is absolutely elite which is great when you're travelling for work and you don't need to leave the hotel to find dinner. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026
Admiralty Inn
Rooms are nice & clean, manager very helpful.
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026
The Sands Torquay
Great room, courteous staff, nice location (NB Not close to centre but that was ok for us).
Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026
Eden Oak Geelong
Room was clean, staff were great and had good amenities.
Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026
Wyndham Resort Torquay
Good location, clean room
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Newtown
Geelong West
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Geelong West and surrounding area, you can visit Geelong Golf Course and The Carousel.
Geelong Central
If you're spending some time in Geelong Central, Westfield Geelong and Geelong Performing Arts Center are top sights worth seeing.
Belmont
Get to know Belmont by checking out its shopping, spas, and river views. Consider a visit to nearby sights like Kardinia Park or GMHBA Stadium during your time in the area.
South Geelong
If you're spending some time in South Geelong, GMHBA Stadium and Kardinia Park are top sights worth seeing.
Highton
Highton might not have many top sights, but Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre and Kardinia Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
North Geelong
You'll enjoy the restaurants and spas in North Geelong. You might want to make time for a stop at Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal or Geelong Golf Course.
